One of the biggest problems suffered by cell phones is the damage caused by water, caused when it falls in a puddle or in a pool or if it gets wet with rain, for example. If you act quickly, there is the possibility of being saved from permanent damage, with the help of ordinary raw rice.
What to do if your cell phone gets wet
Accidents are inevitable, and if you have retrieved your new cell phone from the pool bottom or something similar, you should turn it off as soon as possible. The water is conductive and can cause a short circuit if it is on and damage the components inside. Remove the battery and SIM card and dry them with a paper towel. Now that you have avoided further damage, you can begin the process of drying the phone.
How to Fix a Water Damaged Smartphone
Wash the phone
While it may sound counterproductive, if you throw the phone into a liquid other than water or have impurities such as salt water, you should wash the phone thoroughly. This is especially true if you spilled a sugary drink such as cola or tea, as sugar or other impurities will remain inside the phone after it dries. These may cause the device to corrode over time or may cause a short circuit. Washing the phone with cold distilled or boiled water will remove all impurities without causing further damage.
Remove the remaining water
While it may be tempting to use a hair dryer to dry the phone, the heat can damage the plastic or melt the glue that keeps the parts in place, so you should avoid this method unless you have a cold air setting. Instead, you can use a vacuum of dry items and water to absorb the remaining drops or apply compressed air with a can. While this will remove most of the water, something will get trapped under the components and cables, so the phone needs a longer drying process.
Leave the phone to dry
To completely dry the phone and battery, put them in a plastic bag with a handful of raw rice. Place them in a warm place and wait 48 hours. The water in the appliance will evaporate with heat and the rice will absorb it and trap it. You can also use the silica gel sachets that are often included in the packaging of electronic devices, if you have some available. After 48 hours, check the phone and if you see signs of humidity, leave it for another 24 hours. Once it has dried completely, you can put back the SIM card, the battery and turn on the phone. This should work normally, but if not, you should take it to a repair center.
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